What to make from raspberries, besides jam - simple but delicious recipes
Sour - sweet raspberries are loved by both adults and children, because they are not only tasty, but also very healthy. The most popular delicacy is raspberry jam, which is always harvested in myriad quantities. But what if they already have a whole shelf in the cellar, what to make of raspberries, except for jam? The first thing that comes to mind is to cook compote. We will not talk about it, everything here is simple and clear. If, after that, you still have berries left, there are many more interesting and equally tasty recipes.
What to make from raspberries, besides jam
Fragrant berries can be not only a sweet dessert, although it is in this area that they are most often used. From raspberries, an original sauce is obtained, with which you can serve baked poultry, especially duck is obtained under it. And, of course, a lot of delicious sweet treats and drinks, in addition to compote. They are not ashamed to be served even on a festive table.
For example, you will probably like the raspberry ones:
- sauce for meat;
- fig;
- sbiten.
Raspberry sauce
Frozen berries are also suitable for the sauce, and they do not need defrosting.
Raspberry fig
An interesting interpretation of jam, but only in dry form, and is somewhat similar to marshmallow. The cooking technology resembles the cooking of an ordinary liquid dessert, but with its subsequent drying. The recipe is simple: you only need berries and sugar in a 2: 1 ratio (for example, 2 glasses of berries and a glass of sugar, or 2 kg and 1 kg, respectively).
First, sprinkle the sugar over the raspberries so that they release the juice. Then simmer until the liquid evaporates and the mass begins to separate from the pan. Now it remains to spread the workpiece on a baking sheet lined with parchment and leave to dry. The fig will be ready in a week. Cut it in portions or into strips and roll them up.
Raspberry sbiten
To make an old Russian drink, it will take at least a month, because it must "win out", that is, infuse. First, you should make juice from berries - 2 glasses. Then boil 2 liters of water, let it cool slightly, add juice and 2 tbsp. honey. Put on the stove again, let it boil and simmer for 2 hours over low heat, stirring and skimming. Let it cool, add 2 tablespoons to the lukewarm syrup. l. yeast and leave overnight in a warm place. Now pour into a glass container or keg and place in the cellar for a month. When the sbiten is infused, strain it and bottle it.